Salah and Van Dijk's form affects contract negotiations
Jamie Carragher has raised concerns about the contract situations of Liverpool players Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah. He believes their recent poor performances have affected their bargaining power with the club. Liverpool faced a tough week, losing the Carabao Cup final to Newcastle and getting eliminated from the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain. These losses were significant setbacks, especially since the team had already exited the FA Cup earlier in the season. Now, the Premier League remains their only chance for a trophy. With both Salah and Van Dijk's contracts expiring this summer, they can negotiate with other clubs. Carragher noted that these recent defeats could hurt their negotiations. He mentioned that while both players expressed a desire to stay, the club might feel less pressure to offer them lucrative contracts. Carragher commented on how the players' recent losses might influence the perception of their value to the club. If they don't win major trophies, the club may not feel compelled to meet their contract demands. As for the club's perspective, manager Arne Slot indicated that there has been little progress on contract extensions for Salah, Van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. He emphasized the need for the team to be ready for any changes that could arise.